Magnera Corporation (NYSE: MAGN) has entered into a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Army Research Laboratory to evaluate and develop battery separator technologies for defense, infrastructure, and commercial applications, according to a press release.

The collaboration will involve Magnera's OmniSep™ separator platform, which the company says is engineered for high ionic conductivity, electrolyte wettability, and thermal stability, based on internal testing. The agreement aims to advance battery performance and safety for military systems including autonomous platforms, electronic warfare, and directed energy applications.

"Energy resilience and advanced battery technologies will play an increasingly important role in national security, infrastructure modernization, and the future of mobility," said Curt Begle, Chief Executive Officer of Magnera. "By combining the Army Research Laboratory's research capabilities with Magnera's advanced materials expertise, we have the opportunity to accelerate innovations with potential impact across defense, critical infrastructure, and commercial markets."

Magnera states that OmniSep™ is designed and manufactured in the United States using domestically sourced raw materials. The Charlotte, N.C.-based company operates 44 production facilities globally and employs more than 8,000 people, serving over 1,000 customers across multiple industries.